2001 Mercedes Benz S500

105,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAKEM12
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all of a sudden my car wont start,the dashboard is flickering and and there is a ticking sound coming out the vent
Feb 4, 2009 at 6:49 AM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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This can be an indication of something as simple as a low to dead battery. I would recommend trying to jump the vehicle. If this does not work then you may be looking at a control unit failure.
Apr 8, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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